Legal Assistant

O’Hagan Meyer; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development benefits

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Philadelphia is seeking a professional Legal Assistant. This full-time position involves providing essential support to attorneys by managing case-related tasks, preparing legal documents, and handling client communication. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Successful applicants will be detail-oriented, proficient in legal procedures, and possess strong communication skills. The role offers a potential transition to a hybrid work week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior work experience as a legal assistant or related role.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.
• Strong understanding of client confidentiality rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers in legal document preparation.
• Communicate with clients about case proceedings.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and organization.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in legal terminology

Attention to detail

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Adobe Acrobat

Odyssey

Pacer and ECF Filing Systems

iManage

Job description

Overview

O'Hagan Meyer is looking for an organized and professional Legal Assistant to join our law firm. This full-time, in-office position may transition into a hybrid work week. The successful candidate will provide vital assistance to a team of attorneys by handling case-related tasks, preparing legal documents, and managing case files. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in legal terminology, and understands the electronic filing procedures in State and Federal Courts.

O'Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. O\'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers in the preparation, review and filing of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, answers, etc.
• Communicate with clients on various aspects of case proceedings.
• Locate, develop, and manage all case-relevant information.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
• Coordinate with legal experts and serve as a liaison for all involved parties.
• Schedule and prepare materials for court appearances.
• Assist attorneys in case preparation by creating and maintaining organizational systems for each case.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, develop trial exhibits, and review/organize documents for trial discovery.
• Maintain attorney schedules and calendars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related role in litigation.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, Odyssey, Pacer and ECF Filing Systems.
• Previous iManage experience preferred but not required.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of client confidentiality rules.

Benefits

• Benefits are aligned with the role requirements and include relevant professional qualifications.